Love is not confined by gender. If we really love someone, we love them for who they are, not who we need them to be. It’s time to open up and talk honestly with your partner about what you are thinking.
For this conversation to go well, you are going to need to do some preparing first. Check in with yourself. Ask yourself some important questions, and be honest about your answers.
- What are your fears about your partner being gay?
- How do you feel about this situation?
- How will you react to the answer they give you, either way?
- How do you create a space where you can recognize your emotions and accept your fears, yet keep them from projecting on or hurting your partner?
Spend some time writing or talking with a counselor first to help navigate your side of this emotional tale before you begin this conversation. Remember, your partner is on their own life journey, and although we bond and build partnerships throughout our lives, we are really here to support each other, not hurt or judge one another for being who we really are.
